A simple video before surgery may ease nerves — no pills needed
NCT ID NCT07679659
First seen Jul 01, 2026 · Last updated Jul 02, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests whether watching a short educational video before surgery can lower anxiety in adults having elective procedures. Participants are randomly assigned to receive the video via a QR code they scan on their own phone, via a tablet provided in the waiting area, or to receive standard information only. Anxiety is measured using a standard questionnaire just before surgery.
What this could mean
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- Active substance
- preoperative educational video delivered via QR code or tablet
- What this could lead to
- If effective, this could offer a simple, low-cost way to help patients feel calmer before surgery without extra medication or staff time.
- What could go wrong
- The study is relatively small and measures only short-term anxiety; results may not apply to all surgical settings or patient groups.
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